... The 2026 Gartner CEO Survey found a subtle but important strategic divide between Europe and the U.S. CEOs from the two regions are interested in similar priorities, but diverge on key areas like environmental investment, emphasis on growth, and anxieties around AI. Insights at a Glance Issue Impact ...
Analyst(s): David Furlonger | Tabitha Cassidy
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... During China’s 2026 Spring Festival, Alibaba launched a $432 million incentive program to push its Qwen app beyond a chatbot into real-world transactions. This research identifies three lessons enterprise application leaders can learn from this campaign to scale their own AI agents for business value ...
... AI budgets are set to double by 2026, increasing pressure to show value. Organizations most satisfied with AI invest 30% more in data, governance, and talent than their least satisfied peers. This research benchmarks spending, identifies barriers, and guides value‑driven investment. Insights at a Glance ...
Analyst(s): Ray Collins | JC Martel, PhD | Rita Sallam
... In February 2026, over 40 inclusion leaders met to discuss how they are navigating new challenges stemming from increased legal and public scrutiny. CHROs and inclusion leaders can use this discussion to understand their peers’ approaches to this challenging landscape and benchmark their own efforts. ...
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